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Distance Learning Homeschool Programs Be-Ca

In my post on hybrid homeschooling, I talked about combining homeschooling with distance learning or local classes. Here is the list of Distance Learning Programs you can use. Beach High School is an independent study program for teens in high school. This alternative program to high school allows students to work at their own pace and in their own style. Students can earn a diploma by submitting a portfolio. Fees vary depending on whether you need consultation, enrollment, graduation services, or continuing enrollment. Blueprint Education Formerly Phoenix Special Programs and Academies, founded in the year 1969, Blueprint Education is an … Continue reading →

Financial Preparedness Advice from Money Bloggers

One important part of preparing for the future is having your finances in order. The money blog here at families.com is a great resource for learning to budget your money, save, invest, and get out of debt. Here are some great articles to read that will help you be financially prepared for whatever life has to offer: Preparing for death: Writing Down Your Wishes Everyone should have a will, especially those with children or those married with children from a previous relationship. The Basics of Estate Planning For more information on starting a will or trust, read this article. Getting … Continue reading →

Online Classes – The Up and Coming Trend

Education. It is such a powerful word. When it comes to our kids, we always want the best. After all, they are our kids. But what about us? Is it not important for us too? Did we give up our chances when we said “I do”? Well, if that is what you think, you are wrong! There are many opportunities out there for us to return to school – even with a family and the many obligations we have. One of the most popular choices for parents (or even working adults in general) is the slew of colleges offering online … Continue reading →

2006 in Review: Homeschooling Blog at a Glance

As a new homeschooling blogger at Families.com, I wanted to know everything that has been discussed to date. In response to my own curiosity, and in an effort to make perusing our articles easier for you, our readers, I have compiled all of the blogs for the year 2006. Deciding to Homeschool Why homeschool Am I qualified for this? Reasons that Homeschooling Works! My Most Important Advice for Homeschoolers. The Cost of Homeschooling Instead of standing up for their own kids, why not stand up for all kids? Disclaimer: I am hardly an expert in education. Did You Know? ‘Empirical … Continue reading →

The Fitness Blog: Week in Review – Sept 23-29

Fitness Blog’s: The Week in Review Sept 23-29 It’s been a terrifically busy week here in the Fitness blog and you’d think after 10 months of talking about fitness, I’d be tired of it, but I’m far from that date. We’re winding September down and we’re heading into October. Be sure to check out the September End of the Month Fitness Goal Check today and be back here tomorrow to start our run on October fitness. We’re going to talk a lot about Women’s Fitness in October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In the meanwhile, here’s a review … Continue reading →

More Online Learning Options

Online schooling is being recognized as a viable option not only for college, but also primary and secondary grades. Some opponents of virtual schooling especially in the early years have cited the lack of social outlets and peer to peer interaction as problematic. The wonderful minds behind online education have come up with some excellent ideas and resources for children to utilize in order to broaden their horizons. Some online schools now offer virtual clubs as well as field trips. A sampling of the clubs offered include: offers a wide variety of online clubs such as a science and chess … Continue reading →

This Isn’t A One Room School House Kind of Thing – Virtual Learning and Umbrella Schools

In my last blog I introduced some of the options available to homeschoolers who choose to incorporate religious beliefs into their curriculum and the different mediums that are available for the presentation of this material. However, we are just getting started when it comes to options. I mentioned before that some of the companies that offer religious curriculum offer it via virtual learning or cyber schools, which is education that is offered over the internet; this is becoming widely popular. Students correspond and study with instructors and classmates via the internet. There are many public school systems that provide courses … Continue reading →

Curriculum Options – Traditional Religious Instruction

Curriculum Options – Traditional Religious Instruction So you have decided to homeschool, now what? Several years ago homeschoolers did not have much to choose from in the way of curriculum and had an even harder time finding their options; not true today. One option is to use curriculum that is traditionally religious based. This type of curriculum approaches learning from a creationist view as opposed to an evolutionary one. Many Christian religious based curriculum companies offer testing services, grading, record keeping, and diplomas. With some you have the option of teacher assistance or you can take care of everything yourself. … Continue reading →

Getting an Early Start on a Photojournalism Career

I knew from an early age that I wanted to major in journalism. I was in second grade and my mother informed me that in order to be like my idol, Jane Pauley, I would have study hard in school and graduate college with a degree in journalism. I did exactly what my mother told me to do, yet I still didn’t end up co-hosting the Today show. However, I did learn a lot about all aspects of journalism along my educational journey, including photojournalism. To this day I am so thankful that I signed up for high school photojournalism … Continue reading →

Going to High School Part Time

I was never the kind of kid who would skip class. No, in high school I was a superstar: diligent, focused, and driven. Now I look back and I wonder exactly what I was driving towards so intensely. While it’s unlikely that I would have come up out of my focused state to look around, smell the flowers, and consider other options and opportunities, I can promote that saner alternative to those who are students now. High school can be a pressure cooker, but why? There are many skills to be learned in the great, wide world. Taking some time … Continue reading →